Proof of Learning Hackathon - DigiEduHack Astana 2025
For the second time, Astana will join the global DigiEduHack movement, bringing together school students, educators, and young innovators to co-create the future of learning. Organized by My Extra Lab and COSMOS NPIO, this year’s hackathon invites participants to explore how technology can transform education into an engaging, inclusive, and impactful journey.
The main theme, “Proof of Learning,” challenges students to design creative solutions that go beyond traditional classrooms: gamified platforms, eco-friendly digital tools, social projects, or apps that reward skills with micro-credentials. Just like blockchain verifies every block, here every project becomes proof that learning is real, valuable, and connected to the future.
In Astana, participants will dive into challenges inspired by AI, immersive tech, well-being in digital education, and data-driven insights. Teams will collaborate, prototype, and pitch ideas that could inspire classrooms across Kazakhstan and beyond.
DigiEduHack Astana 2025 is not just a competition - it’s a space for experimentation, innovation, and community. By joining, you’ll gain skills, mentors, and a chance to leave your mark in the global DigiEduHack network.
The onsite location to attend this blended hackathon in person is: Ryskulov street 14, Astana (Astana Bilim-Innovation Lyceum for gifted boys)
Questions?
arkadiyuly@gmail.comWho can join?
08 - 09 NOV 2025
Register by 01 NOVLanguage(s) of the hackathon
EN, Russian, Kazakh
Blended
Astana - Kazakhstan
The Learning Experience
Challenge and goals
The Proof of Learning Hackathon - DigiEduHack Astana 2025 aims to empower students to reimagine the future of education through creativity, collaboration, and technology. Our key goals are:
Foster innovation in education: Inspire participants to design tools, platforms, and initiatives that make learning more engaging, inclusive, and impactful.
Promote digital and AI literacy: Equip students with hands-on experience in emerging technologies, helping them develop critical skills for the future.
Encourage teamwork and problem-solving: Create a collaborative environment where young minds work in teams, share knowledge, and co-create solutions to real-world challenges.
Highlight student voices: Give school students a platform to showcase their ideas globally and demonstrate how their learning can generate real change.
Build sustainable connections: Strengthen partnerships between students, educators, mentors, and innovators in Kazakhstan and the wider DigiEduHack community.
Expected outcomes include working prototypes, creative concepts, and community-driven solutions that demonstrate the “proof of learning” - projects that validate skills, knowledge, and impact while inspiring the classrooms of tomorrow.
Expectations and requirements for the solutions and participants
Participants are expected to work in teams to design innovative, practical solutions that address challenges in education, digital learning, or skills development. Projects should reflect creativity, collaboration, and a clear link to the theme “Proof of Learning.” Solutions may include apps, platforms, social initiatives, or prototypes that demonstrate real impact.
Requirements: participants must be school students, willing to collaborate, and ready to pitch their ideas. No advanced technical skills are required - just curiosity, teamwork, and a drive to create change.
Available Support
Participants will receive guidance from experienced mentors, including educators, tech experts, and innovators who will provide feedback throughout the hackathon. Teams will have access to digital tools, workspaces, and resources to prototype their ideas. Organisers from My Extra Lab and COSMOS NPIO will support students with coordination, facilitation, and workshops to help transform concepts into tangible solutions. In addition, the global DigiEduHack community offers inspiration, visibility, and the chance to connect with peers worldwide.
Proposed Solutions
NextHistory
Team: SkillUp
ProofMe
Team: Perseus
Skillify – Your Personal Learning Tracker
Team: outsiders
a game that will change kids mind
Team: Nation Reborn
LearnAura
Team: AURA
EDUBASE – Smart Digital Platform for Students
Team: SamrukHack
GeoQuest: 3D Accessible Geography Game
Team: KhanCode
OLLIM-Student digital portfolio & Events
Team: Lunaris
Local winner
SkillTree
Team: Arystandar
Nova Fate
Team: ratnaM
SocGPA.AI
Team: Hog Riders
Evolve — AI-Powered EdTech Platform
Team: tryHard